| Headquarters Wales | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967–1991 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Type | District Command |
| Garrison/HQ | The Barracks, Brecon |
Headquarters Wales was a district command of the British Army from 1967 and 1991.
| Headquarters Wales | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967–1991 |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Type | District Command |
| Garrison/HQ | The Barracks, Brecon |
Headquarters Wales was a district command of the British Army from 1967 and 1991.
The district was formed from 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division as part of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967. [1] It had its headquarters at The Barracks, Brecon, and was placed under the command of HQ UK Land Forces in 1972. [2] In 1991, the first of the minor districts to be amalgamated were North West District, the former West Midlands District (by then Western District) and Wales, to form a new Wales and Western District. [3] It was disbanded again on the formation of HQ Land Command in 1995. [4]
General officers commanding included: [5]
Headquarters Wales
Wales and Western District
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